tap dancing

Thân thiện

A young woman practices tap dancing in a bright studio.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A style of dance characterized by rhythmically tapping the shoes (which have metal plates) on the floor: "Tap dancing" is a form of dance where the performer creates audible, percussive rhythms by striking the floor with the heels and toes of specially fitted shoes.

Usage

• "Tap dancing" is used as a singular, non-count noun to refer to the dance style or performance art in general.
• It can also refer to a specific performance or instance of this dance.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She has been studying tap dancing for ten years.
  • The musical featured an incredible tap dancing number.
  • I love the sound and energy of tap dancing.

Advanced Usage

• "to do tap dancing": to practice or perform this dance form.
  • He started to do tap dancing when he was a child.

Variants and Related Words

• Tap dance (n): Often used interchangeably with "tap dancing" to refer to the dance style or a specific routine.
  • He performed a solo tap dance.
• Tap-dance (v): To perform tap dancing.
  • The actor learned to tap-dance for the role.
• Tap dancer (n): A person who performs tap dancing.
  • She is a professional tap dancer.

Synonyms

• Percussive dance: A broader category of dance that includes creating rhythm with the body, of which tap is a prime example.
• Step dancing: A related form of dance that emphasizes footwork and rhythm.

Related Phrases

• Tap shoes: The special shoes with metal plates (taps) on the heel and toe, worn for this dance.
• Tap routine: A choreographed sequence of tap dancing steps.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tap dance